Indian Silver Strand of Beads

Round beads dented all over like a pebble that lost an argument with a spoon.

This strand of beads is from India. It is silver. Silver beads strung in a strand were traditionally worn as ornament and as portable wealth. Plump, near-round beads in a soft pewter grey with a satin glow. Every surface is pocked with broad, shallow facets from hammering, catching light in flat patches. Strung close on pale thread, the strand looks heavy and cool. The strand is 33 inches long.

Nobody smoothed the dents out, and the dents are grateful.